Winter Edition of The New Nation : la novel naasyoon now available

Gabriel Dumont Institute; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Winter Edition of The New Nation: La noovel naasyoon now available

The winter edition of The New Nation: La noovel naasyoon magazine is now available online. Published by the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), the quarterly magazine promotes Métis culture, highlights GDI’s programs and successes, and showcases good-news stories of Métis across the province.

The cover of this winter edition features a painting titled “School House During Winter Storm,” by Métis artist Armand Paquette. The painting depicts early life in and around Batoche, when mail was delivered by horseback and Saskatchewan’s harsh winters challenged its inhabitants who lacked the warmer clothing and homes we have today. Armand has portrayed Métis history and culture in many paintings, and his work is part of the Back to Batoche interactive website.

This issue includes several stories about the remarkable accomplishments of Métis from across the province, including Elder Nora Cummings, recently awarded a YWCA Women of Distinction Award; Michela Carrière, whose business Aski Holistic Adventures won a 2020 Tourism Saskatchewan Award of Excellence; and Kimberly Parent, owner of Saskatoon Salsa Dance Company and recipient of the 2020 SABEX Entrepreneur of the Year Award. You will also find articles highlighting Métis history, such as the first Métis Physician in Saskatchewan, a 1953 Métis Jazz Band, and the origin of Saskatoon’s 1889 Métis name “Bois de Flèche.”

Many culture-focused articles and information on Michif resources are included in this edition. GDI is pleased to provide free access to the magazine on the Virtual Museum for Métis History and Culture at www.metismuseum.ca/newnation. A limited print run will also be available.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment, and cultural institute serving Métis across the province.